Rounding out the top five was reigning Moto3 champion Maverick Vinales, who got the better of his team-mate Luis Salom.

Sam Lowes was running in 11th place battling with 2012 Moto3 champion Sandro Cortese when he crashed out with 18 laps remaining. The Lincolnshire rider remounted but again crashed out 10 laps later before retiring to the pits.